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Nebraska Game and Parks offering grazing land, hay for producers affected by wildfires
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (334+ words) By Hannah Nazarenus, News intern 10 de Abril de 2026 a las 16: 00 " The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is offering nearly 1, 000 acres of state wildlife management areas for grazing and haying to farmers affected by recent wildfires. The agency is making between…...
Nebraska lawmakers kill initiative to hold back 3rd graders struggling with reading
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (372+ words) By Noelle Annonen, Multimedia Reporter Lawmakers on Wednesday killed a bill to hold back third graders if they don't meet specific reading standards. This came after an afternoon-long filibuster from opponents, which ended with 31 senators voting in favor of advancing…...
Late season snowstorm could bring 6 inches to eastern Nebraska
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (198+ words) By Matt Olberding, News director Nebraska Public Media 6 de Abril de 2026 a las 17: 21 " You didn't put away those snow shovels did you? A late season snowstorm could dump up to 6 inches of snow in eastern Nebraska late Monday night into…...
Many Nebraska fire departments not issuing burn permits despite lifting of ban
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (702+ words) By Matt Olberding, News director Nebraska Public Media Many fire departments across the state are not issuing burn permits even though Gov. Jim Pillen lifted a statewide burn ban on Thursday. Pillen had instituted the ban on March 13, after huge…...
Firefighters battle new wildfires as red flag warnings continue for most of Nebraska
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (298+ words) By Scott Koperski, Digital News Content Producer, Nebraska Public Media 30 de Marzo de 2026 a las 10: 00 " Firefighters are continuing to manage hot spots in wildfires that started around two weeks ago, while multiple new fires have spread in different parts of…...
University of Nebraska-Lincoln launches initiative to set goals and priorities for the coming years
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (390+ words) By Maddie Ames, Reporter 3 de Abril de 2026 a las 13: 52 " University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty and staff participated in the first of three discussions for "Our Bold Path Forward," the university's newest initiative to help colleges and departments set "actionable goals and…...
Nebraska volleyball to play at Wrigley Field in Chicago
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (272+ words) By Aaron Bonderson, Reporter/Producer Nebraska Public Media 30 de Marzo de 2026 a las 11: 50 " Husker volleyball is heading to the home of the Chicago Cubs. The University of Nebraska athletic department announced on Monday that NU will play Missouri at Wrigley…...
Big spending and high stakes steer Nebraska's 2nd District race
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (554+ words) By Jessica Wade, Senior reporter 3 de Abril de 2026 a las 06: 00 " National attention and a crowded Democratic primary have made for a heated 2nd District House race as eight candidates vie for the seat held by Rep. Don Bacon since 2017. There's a…...
Nebraska's 3rd District boasts crowded field, new ideas
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (1823+ words) By Grant Winterer, All Things Considered host Nebraska Public Media A Republican, Democrat and two independent candidates are trying to unseat Republican incumbent Adrian Smith this year in Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District. It won't be easy in one of the most…...
Here's who's running in Nebraska's crowded 2nd District House race
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (1611+ words) By Molly Ashford, Nebraska Public Media and Jessica Wade, Senior reporter 25 de Marzo de 2026 a las 06: 00 " High stakes and a crowded Democratic primary have made for a heated 2nd District House race as nine candidates vie for the seat held by…...